Entry 1- Reflection on Previous I Search Experiences-Thurs. April 6
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
BioBoards, Labyrinths, Greek Mythology, Beyond Hamurabbi, Bills, and the Presidential Caucus.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
Research is finding information from sources to answers a question or to learn about something.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
For our Bio Board we had to research a person's life, it was a success and a positive one because I learned about that persons life.
2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Tuesday, April 8)
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
The webbing process did not help because I had troble finding multipule ideas. 3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Tuesday, April 8)
1. Topic:Julius Caesar
2. Why you chose it:I find this time period interesting and he was one of the greatest ruler of this time.
3. What you already know about your topic:he was a roman emperor that was assonated. 4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (due Wednesday, April 9)
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Why was Julius Carsar assinated?
Who was behind the assassination?
Where was he assassinated?
What was his greatest achievement?
What was he most remembered for?
Which Caesar was he?
When and where was he born?
When did he die?
What land was conquered during his rule?
What was Julius Caesar's life like when he was in power? 5 - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Wednesday, April 9)
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It help me to get all my ideas out so i will not have to add anything last second. Yes because I had thought about it befor hand. 6 - Search Log (due Thursday, April 10)
1. What have I learned today? I learnd that Julius Caesar conquerd gaul.
2. What problems have I had? Finding which Caesar he was.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? Go to another website
4. What will I do next? Research some more 7 - Search Log (due Friday, April 11)
1. What have I learned today? That Julius had impresive military career.
2. What problems have I had? I had no problem to day
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? N/A
4. What will I do next? research some more 8 - Search Log (due Monday, April 14)
1. What have I learned today? I learned that Caesar invaded britain.
2. What problems have I had? i had trouble using the databases/
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? ask for help
4. What will I do next? make more notecards.
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
- BioBoards, Labyrinths, Greek Mythology, Beyond Hamurabbi, Bills, and the Presidential Caucus.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?- Research is finding information from sources to answers a question or to learn about something.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Tuesday, April 8)
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
The webbing process did not help because I had troble finding multipule ideas.
3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Tuesday, April 8)
1. Topic:Julius Caesar
2. Why you chose it:I find this time period interesting and he was one of the greatest ruler of this time.
3. What you already know about your topic:he was a roman emperor that was assonated.
4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (due Wednesday, April 9)
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Why was Julius Carsar assinated?
Who was behind the assassination?
Where was he assassinated?
What was his greatest achievement?
What was he most remembered for?
Which Caesar was he?
When and where was he born?
When did he die?
What land was conquered during his rule?
What was Julius Caesar's life like when he was in power?
5 - Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Wednesday, April 9)
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It help me to get all my ideas out so i will not have to add anything last second. Yes because I had thought about it befor hand.
6 - Search Log (due Thursday, April 10)
1. What have I learned today? I learnd that Julius Caesar conquerd gaul.
2. What problems have I had? Finding which Caesar he was.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? Go to another website
4. What will I do next? Research some more
7 - Search Log (due Friday, April 11)
1. What have I learned today? That Julius had impresive military career.
2. What problems have I had? I had no problem to day
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? N/A
4. What will I do next? research some more
8 - Search Log (due Monday, April 14)
1. What have I learned today? I learned that Caesar invaded britain.
2. What problems have I had? i had trouble using the databases/
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? ask for help
4. What will I do next? make more notecards.